Engineering Thermodynamics
ENG-SCI 181
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
Basic algorithm of thermodynamics. Entropy. Energy, space, matter. Free energy. Isolated, thermal, closed, open systems. Refrigerators and power cycles. Chemical Reactions. Phase and chemical equilibrium in multicomponent systems; chemical potential. Batteries, fuel cells. Laboratory included.
Course Notes
Course includes three labs during term. Students should refer to the Canvas site for details and to sign up.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Engineering Sciences
Course Component
Lecture
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
Subject
Engineering Sciences
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
Course Requirements
Prerequisite: Physical Sciences 12a, Physics 15a, or Applied Physics 50a
Exam/Final Deadline
Dec. 10, 2025
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
